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===Firefox 4 (Desktop) ===
===Firefox 4 (Desktop) ===
* builds of beta 8 started last night
* Beta 8 post-mortem will likely be sometime next week. Christian will send an email around and talk about it during the Monday meeting
** a few locales are broken, see {{bug|619258}} as an example
* Plan to do a quick, date-driven beta 9 (for reals this time)
** RelEng re-spinning all localized repacks, no rebuild will be needed
** Plan to code freeze this '''Friday, 2011-01-07'''
* QA on the en-US builds will begin today
** Weekend will hopefully shake any issues out
** most smoketests alrady complete
** Branch and build on '''Monday, 2011-01-10''' if no major issues are found
** should be ready by Tuesday at the latest
*** If issues are found, day-for-day slip on the builds
* tentative schedule ''(likely will be altered during the meeting today)''
** Release to beta audience on '''Thursday, 2011-01-13'''
** Dec 20: web content ready
** Dec 21: QA complete
** Dec 22: ship


* engineering teams are engaging in [[Firefox/4/Triage/Retriage|The Great Re-triage]] of all existing blockers
 
** already 100 bugs taken off the list
* Have you used Beta 8? It's awesome. We need to ship this. May require re-scoping features such as:
** focus is on cutting back feature set and shipping what we have
** WebGL
** may move some features to be behind preferences in order to get to completion
** Hardware Acceleration
** will be able to estimate time to product completion after this
** Panorama


===Firefox 4 (Mobile) ===
===Firefox 4 (Mobile) ===
* builds of beta 3 started last night
* locales are not broken like desktop
* testing should take about same amount of time as desktop
* Firefox Home update submitted to Apple App Store, currently under review


===Firefox 3.6/3.5===
===Firefox 3.6/3.5===
* No known issues with 3.6.13/3.5.16
* Humming along, announced the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Releases/Firefox_3.6.14#Schedule blocker/non-blocker freeze split]
* New advertised update dialog may not be ready, waiting on status ([https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=615751 bug 615751])
** Code freeze for ''non-blockers'' is now 2011-01-11 (1 week away)
* Draft 3.6.14/3.5.17 schedules posted:
** Code freeze for ''blockers'' is still 2011-01-17 (2 weeks away)
** [https://mail.mozilla.com/home/clegnitto@mozilla.com/Draft%20Firefox%203.6.14%20and%203.5.17.html?view=month&date=20110115 View it]
** Final release is still planned for 2011-02-08
** [https://mail.mozilla.com/home/clegnitto@mozilla.com/Draft%20Firefox%203.6.14%20and%203.5.17 Subscribe to it]
 
** Code freeze '''2011-01-17'''
===[[AMO/FlightDeck/1.0a7|Add-on Builder 1.0a7]]===
** Final ship '''2011-02-08'''
* The 1.0a7 release will ship this week, it's going through the QA paces now.
** Please give feedback. The schedule is a bit long due to holidays, FF4, updater changes
* 1.0a8 finalization imminent - there are a few remaining items to discuss with Kevin about the new Skywriter build.
* Worked on Q1 goals with Fligtar - we agreed on what level of AMO integration to shoot for this quarter. The final goal set will be published today.
 
===[[Firefox/Input/Releases/3.0|Input 3.0]]===
* Major New features: a first try at opening our database, ability to copy user agent per message, submission page for major release users
* [http://input.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/feedback Feedback page is up on staging] (can only get to it if your user agent is associated to the latest major release)
* ETA: 1/21
 
Cool stuff:
* input.mozilla.com has [http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/opinion/1000000 received 1,000,000 pieces of feedback]
* Input 2.2 went out on 12/28 (Thanks wenzel!) with a [http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?product=mobile&version=4.0b3&date_start=&date_end= bigger set of known manufacturers and devices for Mobile Firefox]


===[[AMO/FlightDeck/1.0a6|Add-on Builder 1.0a6]]===
===[[Labs/Jetpack/SDK/1.0b2|Add-on SDK 1.0b2]]===


===[[Firefox/Input/Releases/2.0|Input 2.0]]===
* scheduled to freeze January 19 and ship January 26
* scope is small; not many changes; but gets us back to regular release cycle
* focus is on progress on E10S integration


== Highlights / Notices ==
== Highlights / Notices ==
* Compartments Issue and Status Bar issue Fixed, plus we have more ADUs.
* Flash artifacts and [http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?q=amazon+deal&product=firefox&version=&date_start=2010-12-27&date_end= Amazon Lightning Deals] FIXED.
* Copy/Paste, Search Box and Tab Button are new to our watch list of concerns.
* [http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/site/http/apps.facebook.com Smorgasboard of issues] around Facebook Flash Apps
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| [http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?q=white&product=firefox&date_start=2010-11-22 214]
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|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/site/http/vkontakte.ru 50]
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|Refresh/reload button moved
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|229
|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?q=refresh&product=firefox&version=4.0b7&date_start=2010-11-15&date_end=&sentiment=sad 314]+[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?product=firefox&sentiment=sad&date_end=&date_start=2010-11-15&version=&q=reload 216]
|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/themes/38739 229]+[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?product=firefox&sentiment=sad&date_end=&date_start=2010-11-15&version=&q=reload 216]
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|{{bug|620672}}
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|'''Netflix streaming player doesn't work OSX'''
|'''Netflix streaming player doesn't work OSX'''
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|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?product=firefox&q=netflix+full 203]
|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?product=firefox&q=netflix+full 103]
|was {{bug|598406}}
|was {{bug|598406}}
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|'''Amazon lightning deals don't show'''
| Copy/Paste issues
|[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/765026 10]
| 230
| [http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/site/http/amazon.com 23]
|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/themes/38512 209]
|{{bug|579119}}
|[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/773919 18]
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|New Tab Button on Tab bar doesn't work
|200
|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?q=tab+button&product=firefox&version=&date_start=2010-12-29&date_end=&sentiment=sad 200]
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|Google's Bodybrowser WebGL demo is not compatible with Firefox 4
|[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/772294 221]
|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/sites/theme/29222 133]
|{{bug|621718}}
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|Home button moved to the right of the search bar on load
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|[http://input.mozilla.com/en-US/search/?q=home+button&product=firefox&version=4.0b8&date_start=07%2F08%2F2010&date_end=&sentiment=sad 924]
| {{bug|622141}}
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== Questions and Concerns ==
== Questions and Concerns ==
* Not a concern, but people should know mozilla.com redesign is slated to go live tomorrow
 
* Any questions for Axel on switching on l10n-merge and updating compare-locales? [http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.planning/browse_frm/thread/6949889d162f9247#]
** We don't use l10n-merge on branches, correct?
** How would failure show? Unable to build/repack? Incorrect strings in localized builds?
** How easy to rollback if needed?
** Is there any way to test in a RelEng/non-local staging environment first?
* For beta10, want to test MU from FF3.6.x -> FF4.0. Any objections?
*For SUMO documentation, are there any big changes left to happen between now and the final Firefox 4 release (e.g. tabs in title bar) that would likely require explanations to be rewritten or screenshots to be retaken?
* Any info on end-of-life on FF3.5? Not yet.
* When will "more scary" FF3.0 MU dialog be switched on? Still being localized.


== Press & Public Reactions ==
== Press & Public Reactions ==
*[http://www.conceivablytech.com/4815/products/mozilla-says-its-time-to-create-firefox-4-add-ons-now/ Mozilla Says Its Time To Create Firefox 4 Add-Ons Now]
*[http://www.conceivablytech.com/4829/business/firefox-now-ahead-of-ie-in-europe/ Firefox Now Ahead of IE in Europe]
*[http://www.blackweb20.com/2010/12/28/mozilla-passwords-leaked-risk-minimal/ Mozilla Passwords Leaked, Risk Minimal]

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Firefox/Gecko Delivery Meeting Details

  • Wednesdays - 11:00am PST, 18:00 UTC
  • Mountain View Offices: Warp Core Conference Room
  • Toronto Offices: Fin du Monde Conference Room
  • 650-903-0800 or 650-215-1282 x92 Conf# 8605 (US/INTL)
  • 1-800-707-2533 (pin 369) Conf# 8605 (US)
  • irc.mozilla.org #planning for backchannel
  • (the developer meeting takes place on Tuesdays)
REMEMBER
These notes are read by people who weren't able to attend the meeting. Please make sure to include links and context so they can be understood.

Agenda

  • actions from last week:
  • schedule and progress on upcoming releases
  • review highlights and notices
  • respond to questions and concerns

Action Items

Schedule & Progress on Upcoming Releases

Firefox 4 (Desktop)

  • Beta 8 post-mortem will likely be sometime next week. Christian will send an email around and talk about it during the Monday meeting
  • Plan to do a quick, date-driven beta 9 (for reals this time)
    • Plan to code freeze this Friday, 2011-01-07
    • Weekend will hopefully shake any issues out
    • Branch and build on Monday, 2011-01-10 if no major issues are found
      • If issues are found, day-for-day slip on the builds
    • Release to beta audience on Thursday, 2011-01-13


  • Have you used Beta 8? It's awesome. We need to ship this. May require re-scoping features such as:
    • WebGL
    • Hardware Acceleration
    • Panorama

Firefox 4 (Mobile)

Firefox 3.6/3.5

  • Humming along, announced the blocker/non-blocker freeze split
    • Code freeze for non-blockers is now 2011-01-11 (1 week away)
    • Code freeze for blockers is still 2011-01-17 (2 weeks away)
    • Final release is still planned for 2011-02-08

Add-on Builder 1.0a7

  • The 1.0a7 release will ship this week, it's going through the QA paces now.
  • 1.0a8 finalization imminent - there are a few remaining items to discuss with Kevin about the new Skywriter build.
  • Worked on Q1 goals with Fligtar - we agreed on what level of AMO integration to shoot for this quarter. The final goal set will be published today.

Input 3.0

  • Major New features: a first try at opening our database, ability to copy user agent per message, submission page for major release users
  • Feedback page is up on staging (can only get to it if your user agent is associated to the latest major release)
  • ETA: 1/21

Cool stuff:

Add-on SDK 1.0b2

  • scheduled to freeze January 19 and ship January 26
  • scope is small; not many changes; but gets us back to regular release cycle
  • focus is on progress on E10S integration

Highlights / Notices

Issue SUMO Input Buglink
running 20
Flash-related crashes 40-50 just flash related (not all crashes) 2020
Search Box not working 229 229+216 bug 620672
Netflix streaming player doesn't work OSX 103 103 was bug 598406
Copy/Paste issues 230 209 18
New Tab Button on Tab bar doesn't work 200 200
Google's Bodybrowser WebGL demo is not compatible with Firefox 4 221 133 bug 621718
Home button moved to the right of the search bar on load 924 bug 622141

Questions and Concerns

  • Any questions for Axel on switching on l10n-merge and updating compare-locales? [1]
    • We don't use l10n-merge on branches, correct?
    • How would failure show? Unable to build/repack? Incorrect strings in localized builds?
    • How easy to rollback if needed?
    • Is there any way to test in a RelEng/non-local staging environment first?
  • For beta10, want to test MU from FF3.6.x -> FF4.0. Any objections?
  • For SUMO documentation, are there any big changes left to happen between now and the final Firefox 4 release (e.g. tabs in title bar) that would likely require explanations to be rewritten or screenshots to be retaken?
  • Any info on end-of-life on FF3.5? Not yet.
  • When will "more scary" FF3.0 MU dialog be switched on? Still being localized.

Press & Public Reactions

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